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Dangerous Union Pier intersection to become safer PAGE 3 New Buffalo City Council approves sale of city-owned property PAGE 4 Bridgman police respond to alleged home invasion, shooting PAGE 4

Civil War Days in Three Oaks a long weekend of living history PAGE 5 Stateline alcohol, nicotine bandit wrapped up PAGE 6 Field named after former New Buffalo coach PAGE 6

Young thespians take the stage at New Buffalo Farmers Market PAGE 10

City of New Buffalo receives grant to develop waterfront masterplan PAGE 15

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Dangerous Union Pier intersection to become safer

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ajor work is scheduled next year on improving safety at a dangerous Union Pier intersection where a motor vehicle recently crashed into a business.

Chikaming Township Supervisor David Bunte said Red Arrow Highway will be reduced from two travel lanes in each direction to one with a third lane added in the middle for turning left at Town Line Road.

Bunte said the narrowing of that stretch of Red Arrow will start as drivers begin entering the downtown from both directions.

“Just calming the traffic through there is the intent,” he said.

Bunte said federal dollars will help pay for the cost of the project overseen by the Berrien County Road Department.

The cost won’t be known until after the recently started engineering phase of the work has been completed.

Currently, the intersection is governed by a flashing yellow light.

Bunte said a traffic light there has been sought for many years but traffic counts were never high enough for a traffic signal to be approved.

On the afternoon of July 5, a vehicle operated by 74-year old Jean Fishbeck crashed into Milda’s Corner Market.

According to police, Fishbeck eastbound on Town Line Road pulled into the path of 62-year old Patrick Carlson, who was northbound on Red Arrow Highway.

The impact carried enough force to push the Fishbeck vehicle into the building, police said.

Both drivers were from the Chicago area.

Only minor injuries resulted from the collision, police said.

Despite significant structure damage, Milda’s Corner Market has managed to remain open.

Temporary seating was created until the permanent seating area taken out by the vehicle is repaired.

In February of 2018, Red Arrow Ride was damaged when hit by a vehicle sliding at the same intersection.

Bunte said the angle of Town Line Road creates sight line difficulties that require looking more closely for any oncoming traffic before pulling out.

He said increased vehicular and pedestrian traffic during the summer aggravate the risk at the intersection.

“It’s a very dangerous intersection,” Bunte said.

Bunte said he’s not sure if narrowing the road made part of the Union Pier Redevelopment Plan will be finished next year because of everything from sewer and electrical work that has to be done.

“It’s a large, large project,” he said.

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MICHIGAN NATIVE KILLED IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH

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former Michigan prison inmate was killed in a motorcycle crash early Monday near the state line.

Billy Jay Finney, 46, died from blunt force trauma, said La Porte County Coroner Bob Cutler.

Cutler also revealed the victim had a blood alcohol level of .24-percent.

According to La Porte County Police, he was eastbound on County Road 1000 North near Range Road on a 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Finney failed to negotiate a curve and struck two trees, police said.

According to the Michigan Department of Corrections, Finney was released in May after serving a 4 to 15-year sentence for 3rd degree criminal sexual assault out of Berrien County.

He formerly lived in cities like Three Oaks, Bridgman, Niles and Buchanan.

Cutler said Finney was most recently staying in Michigan City.

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he approval of the sale of city-owned property was one of two business items that were on the agenda for a special New Buffalo City Council meeting Friday, July 26.

City of New Buffalo Mayor Lou O’Donnell IV said that the two Jameson/ Indiana streets lots were put on the market In June 2018 and the city has received only one offer to date, which is from David Bennett Construction for $90,000.

Two appraisals were done on the lots, with one showing a value of $51,000 per lot and another one showing a value of $55,000 per lot. O’Donnell said the lower value would make the appraised value of the lots $102,000.

The buyer plans to build on the lots within a year.

The two lots were originally four lots. O’Donnell explained that the lots, which were 45-feet-wide, weren’t buildable, as the city’s code requires 66-feet-wide lots. The lots were split into two larger, 95-feet-wide ones.

The city had installed sidewalks around the block there to connect with the sidewalks that were installed as part of the ones that the city installed for Safe Routes to School in the fall of 2017.

O’Donnell said he thinks it will be a “great addition” to get more houses up in the neighborhood.

Councilmembers approved the sale of the lots as well as a deed restriction. The restriction states that the buyer should “commence construction (pour foundation and footings) for at least one single-family home on the property” by next August or “if a certificate of occupancy hasn’t been obtained by February 2021.” If the buyer fails to do either of the above, then the city will have the right to repurchase the property for $45,000. These “rights and obligations shall run with the land and shall be binding with the parties’ successors and assigns” but will expire if not exercised on or before April 2021.

Councilmembers also approved a resolution in support of the county’s Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) grant application in the amount of $1,590,530 for the proposed Marquette Greenway Trail.

The resolution states that the estimated project budget is $2,638,530 and that a match of $1,048,000 is required from the city, the township, The Pokagon Fund, The Berrien Community Foundation, Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Friends of Harbor Country Trails.

Marcie Hamilton, senior planner of the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission, explained that the resolution’s approval will not commit the city to anything more than its $37,500 local match. In March, councilmembers approved applying for a Michigan Natural Resources Recreation Passport grant and a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant in the amount of $112,500 with a city match of $37,500 for a total project cost of $150,000 for the development of the Marquette Greenway Trailhead located on Smith and Mechanic streets.

The trailhead will serve as the beginning and end of the proposed 58-mile trail from Chicago to New Buffalo.

The city’s submittal of the MDNR application for the project will be used as a match for the MDOT Tap grant.

Hamilton confirmed that the trail was not associated with the state’s proposed “road diet,” which would begin at the state line and go into the City of New Buffalo, reducing the current four lanes on U.S. Highway 12 to three lanes. One lane would go west and another lane would go east, with a turning lane in the middle.

The resolution also states that “a portion of the non-motorized facility will be located in County Road Right of Way along Grand Beach Road, MDOT Road Right of Way along US12 and City of New Buffalo Road Right of Way.”

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The Bridgman Police Department is investigating a home invasion and shooting that took place in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 30.

According to an official press release from Daniel J. Unruh, chief of police at the Bridgman Police Department, officer Jonathon Foster of the Bridgman Police Department was dispatched to a residence in the 9700 block of Evergreen Dr. in Bridgman at 12 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, regarding a home invasion and shooting.

Upon arriving, officers found a 33-year-old Bridgman resident had been shot in the upper leg after allegedly forcing his way into the house of a 34-year-old acquaintance.

The press release goes on to state that officers learned during the initial investigation that the gunshot victim’s wife was inside the residence at the time of the incident.

When confronting the intruder, the homeowner (who was armed with a handgun) was allegedly punched in the head. The gun discharged during an altercation and the intruder was struck in the upper leg.

The 33-year-old male is currently in stable condition at Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan. At this time, his injuries do not appear to be life threatening.

The press release said that the incident appears to stem from a domestic situation.

The investigation is ongoing. No further information will be released at this time.

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Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War John Auten Camp 8 members (l-r, front) William Adams (commander), Ron Hyer, Jim Wilson and (back) Alan Hall

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Civil War Days in Three Oaks a long weekend of living history

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

y now, residents of Three Oaks know the drill: come the last weekend in July, the normally quaint Dewey Cannon Park located near downtown Three Oaks will be transformed into a bustling Civil War living history encampment.

Sure enough, by the early morning hours of Saturday, July 27, reenactors from various regiments - including the 10th Michigan Infantry, the 11th Missouri, the 7th Arkansas Company E, the 21st Indiana Light Artillery, and the 1st Michigan Infantry - descended upon the park and set up white tents along its perimeter. There, they stood for the rest of the weekend, packing up by late afternoon Sunday, July 28.

It was all part of third annual Civil War Days in Three Oaks. The weekend-long event is put on by the Civil War Days Committee every summer.

A whole weekend’s worth of living history activities was in store for visitors: A Forest Lawn Civil War Soldier Cemetery Tour Saturday evening; talks with President Abraham Lincoln, Gen. U.S. Grant, Mary Wade; and a performance by the Harbor Country Singers singing patriotic tunes.

Everyone congregated in the expansive field located in back of Three Oaks Elementary School to watch the action unfold during the Battle for Three Oaks. Soon, the sound of gunfire pierced the thick, late summer afternoon air, and the battle between the Union soldiers and Confederate soldiers had commenced.

Actually, Dave Rowley of the 10th Michigan Infantry said that it should be called a “skirmish” rather than a “battle.”

“What you saw today was very typical and happened thousands of times…the artillery’s basically even, you notice our confederate friends how many there are and federal soldiers how many there are, we’re pretty much even,” he said.

“Both sides come together and there’s a fire fight, men are lost, but you didn’t really accomplish much of anything because didn’t have that advantage unless I, as a federal commander, made a mistake or the captain as a confederate captain made a mistake, both sides are pretty much even,” Rowley added.

The point of the skirmishes, Rowley said, was to fight for control of a town, a water source or supplies.

Rowley said that, while audience members have most likely heard of the Battle of Gettysburg and other well-known ones, it’s important to remember the lesser known ones as well.

“The soldiers who fought in those skirmishes served just as honorably and are just as gone as the ones who are buried in the national cemetery at Gettysburg…but you don’t hear about them, you don’t know about them. So, this is one of our jobs here so you don’t forget any of them,” he said.

Back at the camp, visitors could also be part of the action by visiting with the sutlers and the rest of the reenactors who were playing the part of

someone important from the era.

A lot of new innovations came out of the Civil War. In addition to being the first war to transport troops by train, to use telegraphs for military purposes, and to be well documented by cameras, visitors learned from “quarter master” Dan Esterline of the 18th Michigan Infantry that the war also brought about the invention of instant coffee (the powder made it easier for soldiers to carry).

In one tent, Kate Hirl was teaching about the lost art of “tatting” – making lace to go around tablecloths and collars as a decorative trim.

Members of the South Bend, Indiana-based John Auten Camp #8 of the national Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War were in one tent, helping visitors understand the era and the importance of keeping veterans’ cause alive.

William Adams, the camp’s commander, said that the event was giving him a chance to share a part of history to ensure that it wasn’t forgotten.

“Our ancestors before us asked us to make sure people never forgot what they did in the union to help save the union. To come out and do that, we feel like, in some respects, we’re in touch with them today - maybe they’re looking down on us,” he said.

Civil War Days has grown since premiering in Three Oaks for its Sesquicentennial Celebration three years ago. Kathy Alton, Civil War Days Committee founder and president, said that this year, there were approximately 120 reenactors, which included an equal number of Union and Confederate soldiers. The first year, there were about 10 Confederate soldiers and 15 Union ones.

Alton said that the committee doesn’t hire the reenactors to come but that they choose to return to Three Oaks. Every year, each group has an annual meeting and decides which events it will cover in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Illinois.

“All throughout the year, those guys are going throughout the state, talking to friends and saying, ‘Come to Three Oaks…’ The park’s beautiful, it’s shady…it’s a sweet town,” Alton, who also serves as the regent for the Rebecca Dewey Chapter of Three Oaks, said.

Next year, Alton said that members of the 102nd U.S. Color Troop (the only color troop in the Midwest) has promised to make an appearance at the event.

Activities for younger children, such as this year’s “passport” that required children to get it stamped when they found information from a soldier or sutler, also help keep the event engaging.

“You hear many parents say, ‘These are bad guys…’ They’re not bad guys, the two groups fought for what they believed in. It was about the economy, providing for families as well as state’s rights,” Alton said of the war.

Throughout the year, the committee raises funds for Civil War Days through various fundraisers. To learn how to get involved, visit www.civilwardaysthreeoaks.jimdo.com.

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man didn’t get very far after shoplifting beer and cigarettes from two gas stations at the state line.

Pierre Bates, 28, of South Bend is charged in La Porte Superior Court 4 with Class A misdemeanor theft.

According to La Porte County Police, the man on July 23 failed to pay for two packs of cigarettes at the Shell gas station on U.S 12.

Less than five minutes later, he showed up at Next Door Foods and left without paying for two cases of beer, police said.

Both stores are just a few hundred feet from each other on the south side of U.S 12.

Sheriff John Boyd said responding officers spotted the suspected getaway car with temporary paper plates a few miles to the east on Indiana 39.

The vehicle traveling south from the Michigan line was pulled over and Bates found with the stolen beer and cigarettes was taken into custody, police said.

Police said he was also identified as the thief by each of the store clerks.

Boyd said the quick apprehension was a perfect example of everyone involved working together like a well-oiled machine.

“What was really important was the store clerks were able to give a very good description not only of the suspect but the vehicle as well and relayed that to us in a very timely manner,” he said.

“It was really good team work all the way around,” said Boyd.

Field named after former New Buffalo coach

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BY STAN MADDUX

playing field has been named after a coach who was on the 2005 New Buffalo High School Class D state championship baseball team.

One of the baseball fields at Patriot Park outside Michigan City was named last week after the late Carl Swenson.

Swenson, a pitcher drafted by the San Francisco Giants in 1958, never took off the championship ring he earned as assistant coach of the Bison, according to members of his family.

His daughter, Pam Clarkson, thanked the Michigan City Park Board for naming the field after his father, whose long career in coaching included a pitching clinic he operated privately in the area for many years.

“My family will be so happy to know that he’ll continue to be a part of Michigan City baseball forever,” she said.

His love of baseball, infectious personality and kindness were among the qualities of Swenson that were cited for naming the baseball field after him.

Originally from New York City, Swenson never made it to the major leagues.

He did realize a dream of pitching at Ebbetts Field, home of the former Brooklyn Dodgers, and the Polo Grounds where the old New York Giants during his minor league career.

Swenson moved to Michigan City after meeting his late wife here while playing for the former minor league Michigan City White Caps.

His heavy involvement in the Michigan City community included stints on the city council and school board.

Swenson was 79 when he died in 2018 after battling leukemia.

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Hike leader HCH Vice President Stacey LaRocco will share tips to help enjoy the different perspective of the outdoors and sounds of the twilight whip-poor-wills, barred owls and grey tree frogs. Flashlights are needed despite the evening light show of the fireflies and a waxing gibbous moon.

The slow pace and flat terrain will make it a good opportunity for those with disabilities to enjoy the outdoors. Insect repellent, water and comfortable hiking shoes are advised. The park is located on Warren Woods Road just east of the I-94 overpass.

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A grand time at Michiana Humane Society Grand Cottage fundraiser

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hanks to the generosity of several animal lovers, the Michiana Humane Society (MHS) & SPCA will now be open eight days a week.

During the Fund A Paws portion of the evening at the 10th annual Cocktails at the Grand Cottage event, which took place at the home of Jason Spohn and Will Schauble at their elegant lakeside house in New Buffalo Saturday, July 27, guests were once again asked to make straight donations to the shelter. This year, Johanna Humbert, MHS executive director, asked guests to pledge at least $25,000 so the shelter could stay open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays.

Guests pledged $38,050.

Allison Goldberg, the vice president of the MHS board of directors, said that every year, the Fund a Paws portion was successful in raising money for a specific cause. One year, guests pledged enough funds to install air conditioning in the dog kennels.

“Every Sunday, the animals get fed, there’s a quick walk and the doors close and the lights are off and they’re by themselves all day; then, someone feeds them again, there’s a quick walk and then they’re back in the kennels,” Goldberg said.

Goldberg added that the extra day would give homeless animals as extra chance to be adopted and find their forever homes.

Currently, she said the shelter has 40 dogs on a waiting list to come into the shelter.

“If we can move dogs out on Sunday, that would make more room for dogs,” Goldberg said.

“They’re in a situation where they’re not wanted, they’re in a situation that’s not good for them. We need to get them there (at the shelter) and let people see them and let them find another chance, another home and another chance at happiness,” she added.

Humbert said that the auction itself, which took up a large portion of the evening, raised $124,700. This year’s auction items (the auction was conducted

by Scheerer McCulloch Auctioneers) were an intimate dinner for six prepared by chef Tim Foley of Bit of Swiss in Stevensville, Michigan, and Chef Jean Joho of Everest Restaurant in Chef Joho’s private Michigan home; a personal portrait of your dog painted by renowned artist Thomas Allen Pauly (an owner of A Drawing Room in Three Oaks); a sunset cruise for 16 aboard the Nightingale Yacht on Lake Michigan with hors d’oeuvres by Classic Catering; appetizers for 25 from Red Arrow Roadhouse and wine from the Wine Sellers; private beach day in a lovely Lakeside, Michigan home, and a beach picnic catered by Mesa Luna; Italian cooking lessons in your kitchen with chefs Luisa Mills and Vivian May of Luisa’s Cafe and Harbert Swedish Bakery, Harbert; one week vacation for eight in a private home

in Telluride, Colorado; a Chicago Cubs package of four tickets and dinner at Smoke Daddy Wrigleyville; and a vacation for eight in a private home in Naples, Florida.

There was also a raffle for dinner for 10 at Terrace Room with chefs Jenny Drillon and Alberto Ilescas.

All proceeds from the event benefitted MHS. The biggest winner of the evening was the Italian cooking lessons by Mills and May, which was won for $26,000. Then, Mills said she’d throw in another lesson for $26,000, raising the donation to MHS to $52,000.

Goldberg, who’d been one of the lucky recipients of the Italian cooking lessons last year, said that, shortly after cooking up a fresh dinner that included pasta and lamb chops during the lesson, everyone had sat back, “popped the wine,” and enjoyed a special treat: Mills’ singing. To get them fired up for bidding, Mills proceeded to sing a few bars of “That’s Amore” for Grand Cottage guests.

Commenting that she hasn’t even worked for the shelter for 10 years, Humbert said that the causes that the Grand Cottage event has supported for MHS throughout the years has never ceased to amaze her.

One year, it helped establish Petey’s Fund, which allows MHS volunteers to “take action immediately” to spend money on sick animals that come to the shelter.

Humbert said while the shelter is doing “pretty good,” there are still challenges that it’s facing. She thanked those who attend the Grand Cottage event year after year for their support.

“On behalf of all the staff and the board of directors, I just want to say thank you to everyone - without your support, we couldn’t be what we are,” she said, and encouraged everyone to “bid loud and bid often” because it’s for all the dogs and cats.”

MHS Board of Directors President Bonnie Benson said that all the guests that were there that night should give themselves a pat on the back for a job well done.

“I want all of you to look in the mirror tonight and say, ‘I’ve done something really good tonight, I made something happen,’” she said.

At the end of the evening, Humbert invited everyone back to next year’s Cocktails at the Grand Cottage, which will be the shelter’s 100th anniversary party.

Each year, the Michiana Humane Society provides a safe harbor for more than 1,200 animals. With an annual budget of around $550,000, its staff and volunteers provide shelter, food, basic medical care, and vaccinations. MHS is a 501(c)3 not-forprofit organization relying solely on private donations, as it receives no tax funds.

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Johanna Humbert, MHS executive director, welcomes everyone to the Grand Cottage

Grand Cottage owners and hosts Will Schauble and Jason Spohn,with Bonnie Benson, MHS board president

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y bestie Jim was the commissioner of our fantasy football league since its inception some 20 odd years ago. Jim was also the commissioner of our fantasy baseball league and one of the ways we dealt with his passing was to suspend our baseball league for this season. Now, we feel that he would want us to continue, so this football season, I have appointed myself commissioner. In the past, Jim had everything under control. His experience and knowledge made the league run smoothly, and I, for one, took all of his work for granted. This week I realized that the first game of the season is September 5th, and I’ve got a lot of work to do, in a hurry.

The first thing I have to do is get ahold of the other 11 players and confirm they will be participating this season. One of Jim’s daughters has taken over his team, but the others are spread all over, from Minnesota to California. If any of the other participants choose not to play this year, I’ll have to find replacement players. After confirming the players, I must collect the fee that must be paid to the website we use. Then, possibly the most difficult task of finding an evening before September 5 so that we can all be available to hold our draft and select the players who will be on our teams. Finally, we must tweak a few of the rules that have an effect on our scoring system, and I’ll be ready to start studying the players that I will want to represent my team in our league. Jimmy my friend, I hope you’re looking over my shoulder and helping me out. Sorry I never really thanked you for all the work you did.

This coming football season is going to be an extremely exciting one. Besides our fantasy league, I’m looking forward to the NFL season with more enthusiasm than I’ve had in a long time. I really believe, like most fans in Chicago, that the Bears are going to be strong Super Bowl contenders this season. Their defense, which may have a slight regression in efficiency due to the loss of their coordinator Vic Fangio, could be even more exciting because their new coordinator, Chuck Pagano, is more of a gambler and likes to blitz. This reminds me of Buddy Ryan, who coached the defense in 1986, the last time they won the Super Bowl, and had arguably the best defense ever. Combined with an imaginative offense, the Bears should not only be really good, but they should be exciting and fun to watch too.

I went to a memorial service for a young man who was the son of a friend of mine Saturday. He had a rare form of cancer that took his life at the age of 19, after a two year battle. With all of the great minds we have in this world, it is such a shame we haven’t figured out a way to eradicate this dreaded disease. My take away from the service is that life isn’t always fair. Make sure you let the people you love know that you love them and be kind to everyone because you don’t know what battles they may be fighting.

Franz Schubert said, “Nobody understands another’s sorrow, and nobody another’s joy.” Be kind to one another. Keep smiling. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2019 Paul Packer, program director, introduces the young thespians

Aiden Sokol (center) performs a number from Frozen Jr. with the rest of the cast

Young thespians take the stage at New Buffalo Farmers Market

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arketgoers were treated to live entertainment at the New Buffalo Farmers Market Thursday, July 25.

Young thespians from the Chicago-based NightBlue Performing Arts Company Summer Theater Immersion Program, were on hand to give everyone a sneak peek at their upcoming shows, “Frozen Jr.” and “Chicago Teen,” which they performed Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28, in the New Buffalo Performing Arts Center.

The preview show opened with an ensemble number from Disney’s 2013 film, “Frozen,” and closed with “All That Jazz” from “Chicago.”

Paul Packer, the program director, explained that thespians in the younger set (the youngest was 5) as well as members from the rest of the cast performed in “Frozen Jr.” while the older set (the oldest thespian was 18 years old) performed in “Chicago Teen,” which mainly highlighted the 1975 musical’s choreography.

The music for both productions was directed by Julie Martin, who has been with NightBlue for several years.

Several of this year’s participants were with the program for several years, graduating from young child star to mature young adult actor in a matter of summers. Kendall Roch, a student in the New Buffalo Area Schools district who starred as Olaf in “Frozen Jr.” has been a part of the program for three to four years. Riley Stone, who starred as Billy Flynn in “Chicago Teen,” started out as a young performer before joining the teen ensembles.

For the past 11 years, the young NightBlue thespians have been trooping to New Buffalo to grace the New Buffalo Performing Arts Center stage for the immersion program. Packer said students become engrossed in an intensive theater learning experience, holing themselves up in the Performing Arts Center for a week – memorizing lines, rehearsing songs, and preparing for their upcoming three performances the following weekend.

All of last weekend’s performances were free to the public, although donations were encouraged.

For more on NightBlue, visit nightbluetheater.com.

Every Thursday until Aug. 29, the New Buffalo Farmers Market will be open on North Whittaker Street one extra hour, from 4 to 9 p.m. The market will take a brief break before resuming for three fall Fridays, from 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 20 through Oct. 4. The market features more than 60 vendors per week, each one touting a wide array of items, such as fruits and vegetables, jams, honey, handmade jewelry and more. For more information on upcoming market attractions, visit https://newbuffalofarmersmarket.com/ or follow New Buffalo Farmers Market on Facebook.

Ella Roch, who played Olaf in Frozen Jr., takes center stage at the New Buffalo Farmers Market

Riley Stone performs a number from Chicago Teen at the New Buffalo Farmers Market

Brigid Reilly (center) leads the cast of Chicago Teen in the last number, All That Jazz

NightBlue performers sing an emsemble number from Frozen Jr.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL MEETING The City of New Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. at New Buffalo City Hall, 224 West Buffalo Street on a request made

by Steven McNay, applicant, of 725 E. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo MI 49117.

The applicant is requesting a variance to build a 6’ privacy fence along the West side and a 4’ chain link fence on the East side of his property. This request involves Article 3, Section 3-3: Corner lots and Section 3-5: Fences of the City’s Zoning Ordinance.

Said property is located at 725 E. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI. Property Tax Code No: 11-62-82000085-13-1. The Zoning Ordinance is available online at cityofnewbuffalo.org and City Hall.

This meeting is an open meeting.

This notice is posted in compliance with Open Meeting Act, Public Act 267 of 1976 and the Americans with Disabilities Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the City Clerk by writing or calling the following: Lori K. Vander Clay, City Clerk (269) 469-1500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

LORI K. VANDER CLAY CITY CLERK

TOWNSHIP OF NEW BUFFALO, BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO FIREWORKS ORDINANCE To the residents and property owners of the Township of New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan and any other interested persons: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following are amendments which were adopted by the New Buffalo Township Board at special meeting held on July 22, 2019.

Delete section 1C defining national holidays and 2A & B regarding discharge of fireworks on a national holiday.

Add new section 2: No person shall ignite, discharge or use consumer fireworks in the Township except during the following dates and times:

11:00 a.m. on December 31st – 1:00 a.m. on January 1st 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. on the Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Memorial Day 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. on June 29th and 30th and July 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. on July 5 if that date is a Friday or Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. on the Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Labor Day Amend section 4. Violations, Fines and Penalties.

A violation results in a fine of $1,000, of which $500 of this fine must be remitted to the local law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing the ordinance.

This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after publication.

Please take further notice that the full text of this ordinance has been posted in the office of the New Buffalo Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that a copy of the ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the New Buffalo Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days (Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.) following the date of this publication.

NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP JUDITH H. ZABICKI, CLERK 17425 RED ARROW HIGHWAY NEW BUFFALO, MICHIGAN 49117 (269) 469-1011 NOTICE OF FILING OF INTERAGENCY BANK MERGER APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that New Buffalo Savings Bank, a federal savings bank headquartered at 45 North Whittaker Street, New Buffalo, Michigan 49117, has filed an Interagency Bank Merger Act Application with the Chicago Regional Office of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) seeking approval of the transfer of substantially all the assets and substantially all the liabilities (including all deposit liabilities) of New Buffalo Savings Bank to Teachers Credit Union, headquartered at 110 S. Main Street, South Bend, Indiana 46601, which will be the survivor of the transaction.

It is contemplated that all offices of the above-named institutions will continue to be operated by Teachers Credit Union immediately following the proposed transaction.

Any person wishing to comment on this Application may file his or her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the FDIC at its Regional Office, 300 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1700, Chicago, Illinois 60606, not later than August 17, 2019.

The nonconfidential portions of the Application are on file at the Regional Office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the nonconfidential portion of the Application file will be made available upon request.

OBITUARIES

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amie Allen Hollihan, age 37, of Three Oaks, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019 in Lakeland Niles.

Jamie was born March 10,1982 in Michigan City, Indiana to James and Jacqueline Hollihan.

Jamie loved his wife and children, especially watching his children play sports and taking them fishing. He had a kind and gentle spirit and had a heart of gold.

Jamie will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife of twenty years, Rebecca Springer of Three Oaks; daughter, Izabele; sons, Leland and Boston; parents, James and Jacqueline Hollihan of Michigan City, Indiana; brothers, Brian (Jessica Lewis) and Jeff (Rhonda) Hollihan both of Michigan City, Indiana; sister, Christie Hollihan of Michigan City, Indiana; mother-in-law, Danelle Springer and step-father-in-law, Pete Stathakis of Three Oaks; sisters-inlaw, Deana (William) Dunnuck, Dana (John) Jackson, Meagan (Carlton) Olson all of Three Oaks; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Jamie was preceded in death by one sister, Tammy Killingbeck.

Family and friends will gather at 2:00 p.m. EST Saturday, August 3, 2019 in the Three Oaks American Legion Post 204, 204 West Linden Street, Three Oaks.

The family prefers contributions be made in Jamie’s memory for the benefit of his children, Springer-Hollihan Memorial Fund c/o Meagan Olson, New Buffalo Savings Bank, 6701 West US 12, Three Oaks.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks, Michigan. Please share a memory or a message online at www. wagnercares.com.

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NEIGHBOR BY NEIGHBOR (NBYN) seeks a full-time MSW community practice social worker for a case manager position in southwest Berrien County. NbyN assists lowincome residents access resources and services, as well as addresses barriers to improving their lives. Pay commensurate with experience.

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City of New Buffalo receives grant to develop waterfront masterplan

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ecently, the City of New Buffalo has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Rural Development to develop a masterplan and complete preliminary engineering work for the redevelopment of the community’s waterfront area.

“With the redevelopment of our downtown completed over the last few years we have been wanting to shift our focus to the waterfront area as it is both an important resource to our local residents and a significant economic driver for the community attracting tens of thousands of visitors every year,” said New Buffalo Mayor Lou O’Donnell in an official press release.

“We have been making strategic investments in our community the last four years including annual paving projects, the installation of new sidewalks throughout the community, park upgrades and numerous water and sewer system improvements. This project will continue the strategy of making investments that benefit our residents and the overall sustainability of the community,” he added.

The press release states that the planning phase of the project will include several chances for residents to voice their opinions regarding a masterplan, including through community open houses and online surveys.

The planning and preliminary engineering project will commence this fall and will be completed next spring. This timeline will allow the city to seek funding to implement portions of the project from the April 1, 2020, Michigan Department of Natural Resources grant funding round.

The project will look at the entire waterfront area, from the Whittaker Street Bridge to Lake Michigan, and will include the areas along the Galien River, the marina, boat launch, Lions Park and beach area.

The $58,500 project cost will be funded with a $51,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Rural Development and matched with $7,500 in local funding.

“The grant writing services Abonmarche provides us as a pro bono benefit as our Engineer of Record are a great benefit to our community resulting in opportunities such as this. In addition to this, we have three other pending grants Abonmarche has developed that we will hear about this fall” David Richards, New Buffalo city manager, said in the press release. “For smaller communities like New Buffalo with limited staff, this assistance allows the city to essentially increase our staff capacity using Abonmarche resources at no cost enabling us to better leverage local funds.”

The city will be making announcements regarding opportunities to participate in the planning of the project beginning in September on the city’s website and via its email notifications. — STAFF REPORTS

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AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 Be aware that you are getting an extra dose of passion, drama and excitement this week. So, be sure to channel it to something productive. It will be easy to slip into party monster mode but it may cost you; steer clear of that. Use the vibe to show off your talents and impress instead.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Things at home may not be easy to deal with but if you keep the conversations focused on the positive, it will definitely lighten the mood. You may not realize how persuasive you are but Libra generally sets the tone for most interactions. Set that dial to love and lightheartedness.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 Much of the stellar energy coming in this week is focused on the home and family. That doesn’t mean smooth sailing or a comfortable rest. Unfortunately, you may have some fires to put out or may have to deal with an unpleasant family member.

Claim your independence.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 There may be some uneasiness or shadows you need to face in your one on one relationships. Rather than lash out and hash out all the issues, simply take back your power by walking away from what isn’t working.

Focus on planting the seeds for a new direction and trust your instincts.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 Be careful with the things you say this week. You may inadvertently cause some uncertainty or instability, which could have some affect on your places of solitude or refreshment. Even if you are declaring love for someone, consider the time and place before blurting it out.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 This is it, Archer. Time for you to embark on that journey into the great big world and discover your talents and inner purpose.

There are opportunities coming in now that will help you make your mark in the world. Embrace the week with gusto and go for it!

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 This is a great time to get healthy and invest in your well-being. Your career will continue to open up and you will see a lot of improvements in your workplace, especially with the equipment and technology. The relationship area may not be so hot yet, but that too is in the process of change.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 There will be a deepening of the bonds this week as you become more committed to an idea or purpose. Whether you decide to take the extra step in a relationship or sign a long-term lease, you will be much more involved and serious about obligations; not leaving much time for the beach.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 A new attitude and a sunnier disposition are coming your way this week. You can expect to feel much more passionate about your life and its purpose. Start living and enjoying life more. Don’t let people control your views or personal projects. It’s time to claim what’s yours and own it.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 Your interpersonal relationships may feel uneasy or tested in some way.

There may be a sense of disconnectedness or a feeling that there is no common ground on which you can come together on. Now is the time to plant the seeds for change in relationships.

Plant them and see what comes up.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 It’s always darkest before the dawn and it seems like we have to go it alone and prove our strength before help arrives. But it will arrive, my friend. There may be some shadows you need to face before that Florence Nightingale enters the scene but you will survive and certainly thrive.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 There may be some challenges with coworkers this week and you may feel like you are dealing with a motley band of hooligans.

The good news is they do work well and you will be able to count on them to get things done. It’s time to take the lead and drive this one home.

The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.

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SUDOKU To solve the Sudoku puzzle, your challenge is to fill each empty cell with a number 1 through 9, so that each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box contains all the numbers 1 through 9 with no repeats. Good luck solving!

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STORY TIME AT THREE OAKS LIBRARY 10:30AM. www.threeoaks.michlibrary.org.

KNITTING AT THE DELI 2-4PM. David’s Deli.

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Listen to a live band every week and enjoy food from a local dining establishment.

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NEW BUFFALO FARMERS MARKET 4-8PM. N Whittaker Street. New Buffalo.

The market features local goods from farmers/growers, businesses and local artisans.

TRIVIA NIGHT AT DOOLEY’S 7-9PM. 310 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo.

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OPEN TRAP PRACTICE 6:30-9:30PM. New Buffalo Rod and Gun Club.

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EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC AT NIGHT AT DOOLEY’S 8PM. Dooley’s Lake House Pub.

CORN AND SAUSAGE ROAST 1PM-MIDNIGHT. New Buffalo Yacht Club. 500 W Water St. New Buffalo. 269-469-9808.

Live music by Red Deluxe and the Point ‘N Fingers Band at 3PM. Featuring corn, Italian and Polish sausage, side dishes, and beer, wine and spirits. Children’s activities from 2-4PM.

SKIP’S OPEN-AIR EUROPEAN FARMERS MARKET 9AM-3PM. 16710 Lake Shore Rd. New Buffalo.

Featuring a wide array of food, crafts, produce and other items from local vendors.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND AUCTION 5-7PM. Lakeside Park. Lakeside Rd. and Red Arrow Hwy. Lakeside. www.thelakesideassociation.com.

Ice cream, cake, cookies and more. The best-decorated cakes will be auctioned off at 6:30PM, with proceeds going to the Lakeside Association Scholarship Fund.

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YOGA AT THE PARK 9AM. New Buffalo Township.

THREE OAKS FARMERS MARKET 9AM-3PM. Carver Park. Three Oaks.

The market takes place every Saturday, and features produce, flowers, jewelry, plants, crafts, eggs with music.

THROUGH SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 18 ARTISTS OPENING Elsie Earl Studios. 200 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo. www.elsieearlstudios.com.

NW Indiana & Chicago artists on Sunday, July 7, 1-4PM. Oil, watercolor, & acrylic paintings, photography, and sculpture.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, AUGUST 2-3 TASTE OF MICHIGAN CITY 4-11PM CT Friday. NOON-10 PM CT Saturday. Uptown Arts District. 400-1100 Franklin St. Michigan City.

Uptown Arts District Association’s awardwinning Taste of Michigan City returns, bringing dozens of local eateries to the Uptown Arts District.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3

HARBOR COUNTRY BOOK CLUB 6:30PM. New Buffalo Township Library.

EVERY SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

GENIUS NIGHT AND OPEN MIC 6:30-9:30PM. Elsie Earl Studios.

200 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo. www.elsieearlstudios.com.

The night will feature local and area literary performance and visual artists sharing their unique talents before an audience. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. The cost is $5.

VINTAGE BLUES BASH NOON-7PM. Lemon Creek Winery. 533 E Lemon Creek Rd. Berrien Springs. 269471-1321. www.lemoncreekwinery.com.

Featuring blues bands, dancing, wine tasting, grilled food and summer fun.

Admission is $12 per person 21 and older, under 21 free when accompanied by parents.

AMERICAN FAMILY DAY CELEBRATION 11AM-5PM CT. Hesston Steam Museum.

1201 E 1000 N. Hesston. www.hesston.org.

Any family (up to five members) can buy a special three-ride ticket for just $25 – and all family members ride on that ticket. This special American Family Day value ticket will be valid only on Sunday, August 4.

PUBLIC SAFETY DAY NOON-3PM. New Buffalo Township Fire Station. 17655 Clay St. New Buffalo. www.newbuffalotownship.org.

New Buffalo Township Fire Department is hosting its third Public Safety Day. Come for the bouncy house, dunk tank, games, McGruff, hot dogs, and school supply giveaway.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 9-11

US 12 HERITAGE TRAIL ANNUAL GARAGE SALE 2019 Aug. 9 at 9 AM – Aug. 11 at 5 PM. Along US Highway 12 from New Buffalo to Detroit. www.us12heritagetrail.org.

If you love shopping and searching for hidden treasures, this journey is for you. The US 12 Heritage Trail Garage Sale is aptly called “Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale.”

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